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Portion Control Dieting For Fast, Easy Results
by AJ Stamp
Are you the kind of person who has tried diet after diet only to find that none of them have worked for you? Either these diets are too strict, or they involve foods you dont like, or foods that you cant find in your area.
When you find yourself in this position, what can you do to lose weight? Portion control dieting may be just what you need for fast and easy results.
Portion control dieting is a very easy concept. You simply eat the foods you like, but you eat them in smaller portions. Most foods have listed on their nutritional information the size of a single serving for that food. You simply need to measure out the serving size.
For portion control dieting, you will need a few simple kitchen tools. You can purchase an inexpensive food scale for under ten dollars, and you should have plenty of measuring cups on hand. When you need to estimate your serving sizes, use these guidelines:
* the tip of your thumb is approximately one ounce of cheese or one tablespoon of salad dressing.
* one serving of chicken, about three ounces, is equivalent to the size of the palm of your hand.
* a tennis ball is about the amount of rice or pasta you need for a serving with your meal.
Be careful when estimating; most of the time, you should use the proper tools to measure out your food.
Serving sizes do not apply to the food you order at restaurants. Restaurants over-deliver on the food off their menu, so a good idea is to put half of your meal in a to-go box before you start eating. Keep it off your plate, and you wont be tempted to over-indulge.
If you want to use portion control dieting for fast weight loss, start by writing a list of the meals you eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. After youve compiled a list of your most commonly eaten foods, highlight your healthiest options. Now, when planning your meals for the day, choose from this healthier list to get faster results.
Portion control dieting can be the best option for you if youre a picky eater. Keeping your meals down to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one snack will give you fast results that youll be likely to stick with because youre eating the foods you love.
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